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iron work would be removed or replaced. Mr. Sleeper answered that the project scope did not include any iron work. Motion was made by Commissioner Allcorn and seconded by Commissioner Alsobrook to approve the item as submitted. The motion carried 5 -0 -1, with Commissioner Ardila abstaining. -- CONSENT AGENDA -- [Items appearing on this consent agenda may be approved by a single vote of the Commission, with such approval applicable to all items appearing on said agenda. If any Commission member desires to discuss and consider separately any item appearing on the consent agenda, that Commission member may do so by requesting that the item be removed from the consent agenda and considered as a separate item.] 5. Discussion of and possible action regarding the following structures considered by code inspectors to be in violation of Article III of Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Paris, Texas, entitled "Substandard and Dangerous Buildings and Structures," to determine whether such buildings or structures can be rehabilitated and designated on the National Register of Historic Places, as a recorded Texas Historic Landmark, or as historic property as designated by the City Council of the City of Paris. Code Enforcement recommends demolition or repair of the following structures: A. 218 W Washington B. 835 NW 6th C. 727 Booth Alley D. 1321 NE 12th E. 1950 Hubbard F. 644 SE 9th Chair Cox introduced the item and called for discussion. Commissioner Alsobrook requested that item 5A be tabled to allow commissioners time to visit the site. Motion was made by Vice Chair Glatfelter and seconded by Commissioner Allcorn to table item 5A. A separate motion was made by Vice Chair Glatfelter and seconded by Commissioner Alsobrook to recommend demolition of structures 5B through 5F to the Building and Standards Commission. Both motions carried by a single vote of 6 -0. 6. Discussion of mural guidelines Chair Cox introduced the item and noted that Mr. Sleeper had provided a list of proposed guideline topics. Mr. Sleeper further explained that the sign ordinance now allows murals within the Downtown Historic District and that an approval process was needed. No action was taken. 7. Future Agenda Items Vice Chair Glatfelter requested a future item to discuss use of composite and synthetic construction materials. Commissioner Allcorn requested a future item to discuss appropriate mortar products. Mr. Sleeper suggested future items to discuss a process for 2